Tweed Run 2012

thank you everyone who helped make yesterday special. xx

^ was so tempted to hide the Mathers whilst you nipped off for a photo ;)

Dof of the caps as always to Jaqui & Ted, superb run and lovely route.
Thank you to all for making it a super enjoyable afternoon!

Sx

I half expected it to be gone when I came back.

Went to see Robin afterwards, he was pleased that the bike is well used (nice collection of paint chips I've acquired), shame he couldn't beon the ride on the day even though he'd planned to be until an 11th hour bug wiped him out.

It was a great day and ride. Lovely seeing Mr Coxon after so many years, a good natter before the start, and then we were off. Spent most of the ride chatting to Honour who runs a bike shop in Oxford, and then most of the break chatting to people about the Mather some more... oh, and one forumengers diligent training schedule and how he couldn't eat a single cake as it would break his diet (to the guy in question, it's very impressive... but equally boring to hear - it's why I started LFGSS, to not have those conversations and to drink instead).

Major doff of cap to itsbruce and the incredible marmalade vodka.

And of course, to the highly stressed Jacqui and Ted who as far as I could tell were working their arses off. A job well done.

That vodka is my standard warmer for night rides. Works a charm.

Pics of the ride

Nice to see Velocio at the start (and his very fine Mather). It was particularly fun seeing everyone around Lambeth as we made our way around the backstreets. Huge thanks to the marshalls, to Jacqui and Ted; and to Ems, who said 'yes' during the Tea Break!

That vodka is my standard warmer for night rides. Works a charm.

Pics of the ride

that was a cracking tipple, thanks for enlightening me to that

Nice to see Velocio at the start (and his very fine Mather). It was particularly fun seeing everyone around Lambeth as we made our way around the backstreets. Huge thanks to the marshalls, to Jacqui and Ted; and to Ems, who said 'yes' during the Tea Break!

oh that was you... congratulations

thanks

http://thewheelmen.ru/

this was pointed out to us the other day. Last night I was speaking to a few people about the WHITE PENNY FARTHING. they also sent me a photo of 4 of them riding abreast, arm touchng shoulder so they were all linked. FREAKING AMAZING.

ah if you scrol down its there too.

Nice pic, that's in St Petersburg isnt it? looks like the Hermitage or the palace, can't exactly remember which

I wish there was an Autumn Tweed Run.

Last year's was ace.

Le sigh....

Anybody know where I could get something like these?

Rapha/Tweed Run knee-length cycle socks
http://tweedrun.com/?page_id=306&category=1&product_id=8

By like I mean; knee length, wool (maybe Merino, cashmere just a touch pricey), patterned (dark base works better in this climate).

have to dust off the tweed in time for 13 April
it's the 5th birthday
http://tweedrun.com/images/TR_5th.jpg

blimey! what did i do?

General Lucifer has crossed the pond, at least online... http://nypress.com/throwback-threads-for-vintage-cycling-enthusiasts-2/

I remember doing that interview - but never saw the piece. Lucy do you like the photo?? its one of my favs

Ha! That's the pic that made the cover of The Heritage Post!

It clearly looked ancient enough.

Does anyone need a Tweed Single Breasted Jacket or a pair of UK 8.5 Loakes Brogues? I (think) I've got photos somewhere. pm me if either are of any use.